CVP - 612 Instrumentation in Cardiovascular Perfusion

This course introduces the student to the various types of electronic monitoring equipment required for open heart surgery and related procedures. Instructional design includes didactic presentation of operational theory with practical operating room experience, simulated scenarios and laboratory study. Topics of study include electrical circuitry, pressure transducers, thermistors, cardiac output devices, fluid dynamics and physiologic monitoring devices. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3